Biography

Watch the new official music video for the title track "NOPARTS" on YouTube!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SK-UsNiGYMM

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SOUNDDRUG is an alternative rock duo from San Diego California.The group consists of two Japanese musicians Ryota Machida (Guitar/Vocals) and Aki Takamoto (Drums).

They are known for their extremely unique sound that are influenced by various genres of music such as Afro-Cuban/Jazz/Metal/Samba and Japanese Pop.Also the group are frequently reffered to as the "panda band" for the panda hat Machida wears and for the frequent appearances of pandas in their music video/art work.

SOUNDDRUG has been actively performing live since the summer of 2011.They have appeared in notable events such as SXSW Japan Nite and ANIME EXPO. Also SOUNDDRUG were selected as "Musician of the year 2011 (San Diego)" and nominated as"Musician of the year (National)" by RAW:Naturalborn Artists.

Almost 2 years after the release of their 1st EP, "Music from Apartment" (2010), sounddrug have released their 2nd EP "NOPARTS" in November 2012.

*SOUNDDRUG are strictly DIY with their recordings and artworks.All of the released materials were produced in Machida's living room by the duo.All the artwork/music videos are produced by Ryota Machida.